Driving Tips

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Drivinga Vehicle is easier said then done, specially in over populated Driving Tips

citiesand new inexperienced Drivers find it more challenging. Here we haveput forth some tips that would help you in Safe and SecureDriving.

Last Updated - 22nd September 2005

Basic Driving Tips

Always wear your seat belt and make sure all passengers buckleup, too.

Adjust your car's headrest to a height behind your head-onyour nect to minimize whiplash in case you're in an accident.

Never try to fit more people in the car than you have seat beltsfor them to use.

Obey the speed limits, Going too fast gives you less timeto stop or react. Excess speed is one of the main causes of teenageaccidents.

Don't run red lights.

Use turn signals to indicate your intention to turn or to changelanes. Turn it on to give the cars behind you enough time to reactbefore you take the action. Also, make sure the signals turnsoff after you've completed the action.

When light turns green, make sure intersection clears before yougo

Don't drive like you own the road; drive like you own the car.

Make sure your windshield is clean. At sun rise andsun set, light reflecting off your dirty windshield can momentarilyblind you from seeing what's going on.

Don't blast the radio. You might miss hearing a siren ora horn that could warn you of possible trouble.

Make sure your garage door is completely open before backing outof it.

Drive into your garage straight, not on an angle.

Make sure your car has gas in it. Don't ride around with the gaugeon empty who knows where you might get stranded.

Don't drink and drive, and don't ride with anyone who hasbeen drinking. Call parents or friends to take you home if you needa ride.

Don't take drugs or drive if you've taken any. Don't ride with anyonewho has been using drugs. Even some over the counter drugs can makeyou drowsy. Check label for warnings.

Don't drive with small children or even small teenage friendsas passengers in a front seat that has a passenger-side air bag. Theyshould be buckled up in the back seat. Recent transportation studiesshow that small children may be injured by the air bags even in lowimpact collisions. (Actually, it's safer not to drive with friendsand kids in the car when you're learning to drive. They can be distracting.)

Don't talk on the car phone, put on make-up, comb your hair,or eat while driving. People who talk on car phones while drivingare four times more likely to have an accident. If you need to makea call, pull off the road to a safe spot and park.

Don't leave your car in cruise control when you're drivinglate at night or when you're tired. If you fall asleep at the wheel,the car will crash at the speed you've set your control to maintain.

Don't fiddle with the radio while you are driving. It's better towait until you can pull over and stop because even taking your focusoff the road for a few seconds could lead to an accident.

Use good quality tireand make sure they are inflated to theright pressure (check your owners manual for what is right for yourtires and car).

Maintain your car. Bald tires, a slipping transmission, or a hesitantengine could lead to accidents

Use headlights during daylight driving, especially on longstretches of desert highway and rural roads to make you more visibleto oncoming drivers.

Watch out for potholes, especially after bad weather

Be on the lookout for motorcycles, bikes, and pedestrians

When driving to a new place, get complete directions before yougo. Figure out what exits you need to take before hand.

If your car has been parked outside during a snow storm, check theexhaust pipes to make sure they are clear before starting up the car.

What drivers should know about sharing theroad with Motorcycles

Motorcyclists often slow by downshifting or merely rolling offthe throttle, thus not activating the brake light. Allow more followingdistance, say 3 or 4 seconds. At intersections, predict a motorcyclistmay slow down without visual warning.

Turn signals on a motorcycle usually are not self-canceling, thussome riders, (especially beginners) sometimes forget to turn themoff after a turn or lane change. Make sure a motorcycle’s signalis for real.

Motorcyclists often adjust position within a lane to be seen moreeasily and to minimize the effects of wind, road debris, and passingvehicles. Understand that motorcyclists adjust lane position for apurpose, not to be reckless or show off.

Because of its small size a motorcycle seems to be moving fasterthan it really is.

Because of its small size, a motorcycle may look farther away thanit is. When checking traffic to turn at an intersection, predict amotorcycle is closer than it looks.

Because of its small size, a motorcycle can be easily hidden byobjects inside or outside a car (door posts, mirrors, passengers,bushes, fences, bridges, blind spots, etc.). Take an extra momentto thoroughly check traffic, whether you’re changing lanes, pullingout of your driveway, making a left turn across traffic, or turningat intersections.

Stopping distance for motorcycles is nearly the same as for cars,but slippery pavement makes quick stopping difficult. Allow a motorcyclistmore following distance

Maneuverability is one of a motorcycle’s better characteristics,but only at slower speeds and with good road conditions. Don’texpect a motorcyclist to always be able to dodge out of the way.

Carrying a passenger complicates a motorcyclist’s task. Balanceis more difficult. Stopping distance is increased. Maneuverabilityis reduced. Predict more problems when you see two on a motorcycle,especially near intersections.

Mirrors are smaller on a motorcycle and are usually convex, thusgiving a motorcyclist a smaller image of you and making you seem fartherback than you really are. Keep at least a three or four second spacecushion when following a motorcyclist.

There are a lot more cars and trucks than motorcycles on the road,and some drivers don’t "recognize" a motorcycle andignore it (usually unintentionally). Look for motorcycles, especiallywhen checking traffic at an intersection.

At night, single headlights and taillights of motorcycles can blendinto the lights of other traffic. Those "odd" lights couldbe a motorcycle.

Tips on Driving In the Country

Watch out for deer and other large and small animals. If you seea deer approaching, slow down and flash your lights repeatedly. Often,the deer will run away.

Also, if you see one deer, watch out for others close by the oftentravel in pairs or groups.

Watch out for pigs, chickens, cows, and skunks, too.

When driving in the desert, watch out for animals like camels.

If you get an insect like a fly or a bee in your car, don't tryto kill it while you're driving! It could take your attention offthe road and you could crash. Instead, pull over and park as soonas possible and get the bug out of the car or ask a passenger to takecare of it

Tips on Driving In Bad Weather

Turn your headlights on anytime you need to turn your windshieldwipers on in rain, fog, sleet, freezing rain, or snow. It will helpyour visibility and also help other drivers see you.

In winter, keep an ice scraper with a brush in your car in caseit snows or sleets. Also check that you have wiper fluid/deicer inyour car. If it gets messy while you are out, these will come in handy.

Double the space you normally leave between you and the next car.You'll need more space to stop on slick roads.

Brake gently

Make sure your exhaust tail pipe is clear if you've had to dig yourcar out of snow or ice or if you've backed into a snow bank. If yourtail pipe is blocked you could get sick or die from carbon monoxidepoisoning.

When driving on slippery surfaces like ice or snow use gentle pressureon the accelerator pedal when starting. If your wheels start to spin,let up on the accelerator until traction returns.

Check that windshield washer works-you may need it in snow and sleet.

Watch out for severe weather warnings before you drive. If a strongstorm come on while you're on the road and it's raining too hard tosee, try to find a safe place to pull over until the worst of therain is over. If you see a tornado coming your way, safety expertssuggest you find shelter or if that's not possible, then get out ofcar and find a ditch to take cover in, protecting your head and neck.It's hard to outrun a tornado.

Braking in bad weather can be tricky.

When braking on wet roads:
- If you have ABS (anti-lock) brakes, do not pump brakes
- If you skid with non ABS brakes and your wheels lock up,let up on the brakes to unlock the wheels, then brake gently.

Listen to radio traffic reports and adjust your travel plans accordingly.

Keep windows and windshield clear. Make sure wipers are working.

Leave a window open a little bit to keep windshield from foggingup and to give you fresh air.

Watch for danger spots ahead. You've probably heard that bridgesand overpasses may freeze before the roads do.

When starting out in bad weather, test your brakes to see how farit takes you to stop.

If you are stuck in ice or snow, try putting your floor mats underthe edge of the tires to give them traction

Tips On Parallel Parking

Learning how to parallel park is one of the hardest skills for newdrivers to learn.

Signal and pull up approx. 3 feet away from the car you want topark behind, aligning your rear tires with the other car's rear bumper.

Put car into REVERSE, and turn wheels ALL THE WAY to the RIGHT.

Slowly back-up until you are at a 45 degree angle. STOP.

Turn the wheels ALL THE WAY to the LEFT.

Slowly back-up until you are parallel with the curb.

If done correctly you should be less then 12 inches from the curb.

Practice will improve your judgment.

Select a space that is at least six feet longer than your car.

Flash your brake lights and put on your turn signal before you pullin.

Always look back to check traffic.

Take it slow and ease into the spot.

Exiting a parallel parking space

Back-up straight as far as you can go without touching the carbehind.

Turn your wheels all the way to the left (in the U.S.) Then makesure that you put your car in drive.

Put on your turn signal.

Check traffic, including your blind spot.

Make sure your right fender has enough room to clear the car infront of you.

Turn wheels slowly to the right when you are halfway out of theparking space.

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